Stigmatization and Resources Allocation-Ethical Dilemmas for HIV Positive Intravenous Drug Users
The burden of disease due to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in Pakistan is on the rise. According to an estimate approximately 0.165 million people in Pakistan are infected with HIV and 17,149 person are currently receiving treatment for HIV/AIDS. T...
Main Authors: | Sarosh Saleem, Maryam Riaz Tarar |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Shalamar Medical & Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan
2019-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Shalamar Medical & Dental College |
Online Access: | https://journal.smdc.edu.pk/index.php/journal/article/view/69 |
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